economy
December 29, 2025
Немачки индустријски гиганти бележе благи раст прихода, али пад профита и запослености
Немачки гиганти индустрије, од Фолксвагена до Сименса, бележе благи раст прихода у овој години, али се истовремено суочавају са падом профита и запослености, показује данас објављена анализа компаније Ернст и Јанг (EY).
TL;DR
- German industrial giants report slight revenue growth but declining profits and employment.
- Combined operating profit for the top 100 German companies fell by 15% in the first nine months of 2025.
- Over half of these firms saw lower profits compared to the previous year, marking the third consecutive decline.
- Automotive and chemical sectors experienced significant profit drops (46% and 71% respectively).
- Technology and healthcare sectors showed strong profit growth.
- Approximately 17,500 jobs were eliminated in the first nine months of 2025, with a total reduction of about 100,000 jobs since 2023.
- Volkswagen remains Germany's largest employer.
- Reasons cited for poor performance include weak economic conditions, geopolitical tensions, US trade policy, and increased competition from China.
- EY predicts technology, finance, and defense sectors will drive German economic growth in 2026.
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